Phan Steamrolling

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John Phan has mastered what many players sarcastically refer to as the skill element of this game: drawing well. He raised from late position and was called by Gioi Luong. Both players drew two cards. Luong then bet, and Phan called.

On the second draw, both players drew one card. This time, Luong checked to Phan. He fired off a bet that Luong quickly called. On the final draw, Luong took one and Phan was pat. Luong check-called Phan's bet.

With a smile, Phan opened 8-5-4-3-2 and raked in another pot.

But even Phan can't prevent other players from drawing better than he does. The next hand, Luong got the chips back with interest. Phan check-raised after the second draw, when he took one and Luong stood pat. Luong made the call, then broke his hand and drew one card after Phan stood pat.

Phan checked the action to Luong, who bet. "Whoa, whoa, whoa," said Phan. He went into the tank for about thirty seconds.

"You're no good, man," said Luong. Phan still couldn't decide what to do.

"Nice catch, nice catch," said Phan as he agonized over his decision. Finally after another thirty seconds, he called. Luong showed him 8-7-4-3-2.

"You know how I play," sighed Phan. "Nice hand."

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